Casa Fuente robusto

Don Fernando · 01-01-2011, 03:11 PM

In June 2009 I visited Las Vegas for a herf with a bunch of friends and I bought a sampler of the world famous Casa Fuente cigars. I already smoked the Double robusto and the churchill and to end the year in style, I decided to grab another Casa Fuente, the 5¼x50 robusto this time.

The cigar is wrapped in cellophane with a golden "Casa Fuente" print. The wrapper is medium dark, covered in veins, shiny and oily with a beautiful band and an orange cloth band at the foot. The cigar has a mild wood smell. The construction feels good and so is the predraw, which tastes like tobacco.

I taste a very nice wood flavor, mild sweet with an earthy note and some pepper. Flavors are full but smooth and well balanced. The pepper and the sweetness fade away after half an inch, I now taste herbs, earth and a hint of chocolate.

After an inch the chocolate gets a bit stronger. Passed the midpoint I get more herbs and more pepper with a little bit of chocolate.

This cigar lasted me for an hour and twentyfive minutes. I got a lot of medium thick smoke. The draw and the burn are great. The pepper and salt colored ash is firm. The wrapper tore at two thirds, but I could still smoke the cigar. The purge was big. This cigar is full flavored and medium bodied.

Would I buy this cigar again? Next time I go to Vegas, I'll get some more.

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 8/ 10
Draw: 8 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Aroma first part: 8 / 10
Aroma second part: 8 / 10
Aroma third part: 8 / 10

liltim · 01-01-2011, 04:53 PM

Great review thanks. I just picked one of these up on Christmas. I look forward to trying it.

kelmac07 · 01-01-2011, 05:31 PM

Damn fine review Ferdie. Have already added this cigar to my "got to try list".

CigarNut · 01-01-2011, 05:35 PM

Might be heading to Vegas in March (my wife has a conference there

) -- I will definitely have to give these a try!

smokinpeace · 01-07-2011, 06:24 AM

I like the double robusto better than the robusto. I have not tried the Corona Gorda but want to. They are all fantastic cigars.

STEVE S · 01-07-2011, 07:35 AM

Another great review, thank you Ferdie, I hope one day to try one of these.

mosesbotbol · 01-07-2011, 07:39 AM

"If luck be a lady" at the tables or slots, I would buy a few the next time I am in Vegas.

EricF · 01-07-2011, 07:53 AM

I have a box I picked up in July and I am glad I did!

McSmokey · 01-07-2011, 08:12 AM

Great Review Ferdie!!

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Originally Posted by smokinpeace

I like the double robusto better than the robusto. I have not tried the Corona Gorda but want to. They are all fantastic cigars.

The Corona Gorda IMO is an awesome smoke las year when AF did limited distribution it was the only size my local B&M got or the only one they had when I got there, and I loved it.

T.G · 01-07-2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Damn fine review Ferdie. Have already added this cigar to my "got to try list".

But it doesn't come in maduro...

01-07-2011, 09:44 AM

I always pick some up when I am in town - well worth it.

Don Fernando · 01-07-2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricF

I have a box I picked up in July and I am glad I did!

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEVE S

Another great review, thank you Ferdie, I hope one day to try one of these.

Now you know who's ass to kiss at the herf tomorrow Steve

01-15-2011, 12:43 AM

The Casa Fuente tastes like soured milk mixed with sand and dirt...that is my opinion...

Zeuceone · 01-15-2011, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottishSmoker

The Casa Fuente tastes like soured milk mixed with sand and dirt...that is my opinion...

Is that a bad thing?

01-15-2011, 01:25 AM

Tried to find this place in Caesar's when I was in Vegas last week. Couldn't find it

. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go back next year.

Don Fernando · 01-15-2011, 05:03 AM

walk from the casino into the colloseum mall, take a right at the first fountain, keep walking till you reach the escelators. Casa Fuente is next to the escelators, on the left.

01-15-2011, 06:15 PM

Ah, thank you very much. I tried looking on the maps, but didn't see it listed on any of them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

walk from the casino into the colloseum mall, take a right at the first fountain, keep walking till you reach the escelators. Casa Fuente is next to the escelators, on the left.

BigAsh · 01-15-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

walk from the casino into the colloseum mall, take a right at the first fountain, keep walking till you reach the escelators. Casa Fuente is next to the escelators, on the left.

Wow....coming from the guy who couldn't find his room in Tampa

kelmac07 · 01-15-2011, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAsh

Wow....coming from the guy who couldn't find his room in Tampa

I thought the same thing Keith!!

cigarlvr · 01-16-2011, 05:29 PM

I have smoked may of these guy and they are expensive but what in Vegas inst right? I think the CG size is the best of the bunch

01-01-2011, 03:11 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Casa Fuente robusto In June 2009 I visited Las Vegas for a herf with a bunch of friends and I bought a sampler of the world famous Casa Fuente cigars. I already smoked the Double robusto and the churchill and to end the year in style, I decided to grab another Casa Fuente, the 5¼x50 robusto this time. The cigar is wrapped in cellophane with a golden "Casa Fuente" print. The wrapper is medium dark, covered in veins, shiny and oily with a beautiful band and an orange cloth band at the foot. The cigar has a mild wood smell. The construction feels good and so is the predraw, which tastes like tobacco. I taste a very nice wood flavor, mild sweet with an earthy note and some pepper. Flavors are full but smooth and well balanced. The pepper and the sweetness fade away after half an inch, I now taste herbs, earth and a hint of chocolate. After an inch the chocolate gets a bit stronger. Passed the midpoint I get more herbs and more pepper with a little bit of chocolate. This cigar lasted me for an hour and twentyfive minutes. I got a lot of medium thick smoke. The draw and the burn are great. The pepper and salt colored ash is firm. The wrapper tore at two thirds, but I could still smoke the cigar. The purge was big. This cigar is full flavored and medium bodied. Would I buy this cigar again? Next time I go to Vegas, I'll get some more. Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 8/ 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Aroma first part: 8 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-01-2011, 04:53 PM	#2
liltim Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Chris Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 61 Trading: (1)	Re: Casa Fuente robusto Great review thanks. I just picked one of these up on Christmas. I look forward to trying it.

01-01-2011, 05:31 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Casa Fuente robusto Damn fine review Ferdie. Have already added this cigar to my "got to try list". __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-01-2011, 05:35 PM	#4
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Casa Fuente robusto Might be heading to Vegas in March (my wife has a conference there ) -- I will definitely have to give these a try! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-07-2011, 06:24 AM	#5
smokinpeace Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Brennan Location: Virginia Posts: 179 Trading: (6)	Re: Casa Fuente robusto I like the double robusto better than the robusto. I have not tried the Corona Gorda but want to. They are all fantastic cigars.

01-07-2011, 07:35 AM	#6
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Casa Fuente robusto Another great review, thank you Ferdie, I hope one day to try one of these. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

01-07-2011, 07:39 AM	#7
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Casa Fuente robusto "If luck be a lady" at the tables or slots, I would buy a few the next time I am in Vegas. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

01-07-2011, 07:53 AM	#8
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Casa Fuente robusto I have a box I picked up in July and I am glad I did! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

01-07-2011, 09:44 AM	#11
ajacobs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Casa Fuente robusto I always pick some up when I am in town - well worth it.

01-15-2011, 12:43 AM	#13
ScottishSmoker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Casa Fuente robusto The Casa Fuente tastes like soured milk mixed with sand and dirt...that is my opinion...

01-15-2011, 01:25 AM	#15
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Casa Fuente robusto Tried to find this place in Caesar's when I was in Vegas last week. Couldn't find it . Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go back next year.

01-15-2011, 05:03 AM	#16
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Casa Fuente robusto walk from the casino into the colloseum mall, take a right at the first fountain, keep walking till you reach the escelators. Casa Fuente is next to the escelators, on the left. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-16-2011, 05:29 PM	#20
cigarlvr Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 289 Trading: (11)	Re: Casa Fuente robusto I have smoked may of these guy and they are expensive but what in Vegas inst right? I think the CG size is the best of the bunch